JNB - CHI

R10 008 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Chicago departing on 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R13 386
Typical prices: R15 333-R22 895
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/4Wed 22/4
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 008
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/4
JNB - MDW • 2 stops
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R13 386 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Chicago. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg R14 799 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 21h 59m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago (JNB-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
R13 386Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20
ORD
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JNB
35h 20m
1 stop
R13 724Etihad Airways
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Apr 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20
ORD
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JNB
35h 20m
1 stop
R13 789Etihad Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
R14 287Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Aug 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 18:15
JNB
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ORD
31h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
40h 05m
1 stop
R14 641Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
R15 060Ethiopian Air
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
Delta Logo
20:25 - 18:40
JNB
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MDW
29h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:47 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
23h 53m
1 stop
R16 331Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 16:29
JNB
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MDW
25h 34m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:21 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
19h 19m
1 stop
R17 956Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
23:15 - 18:36
JNB
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MDW
26h 21m
2 stops
Delta Logo
14:12 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
22h 28m
2 stops
R18 117Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 16:29
JNB
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MDW
25h 34m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:41 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
25h 59m
1 stop
R18 841Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago departing in April.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is February, where tickets cost R15 253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R20 498 and R19 500 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR10 008
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago was R10 008 for a one-way ticket and R13 386 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Johannesburg is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago, British Airways or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are British Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of R17 184 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 190 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1461 reviews
7,3Food
7,1Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,6Comfort
7,8Boarding
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

6,0 GoodGlenn, Feb 2026
AMS - JFK
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

They never clean the toilet, and the food is worse

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Chargers didn’t work, no entertainment and we had to wait for taxiing for easily 40 minutes after arriving early. Bags were late too!

No real complaints. The in flight food was much better than I expected. The in flight entertainment was excellent.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Horrible Flight significantly delayed. Not due to united issue. But trying to rebook connection flight and get information about overnight accommodation was difficult. Agent did not seem to care or have any interest to help.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

This Japanese airline provides great service and very helpful in assisting their passengers.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

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